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R146 VLL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,759 mi
Last recorded47,759 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 VLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 44,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,936 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 40,936 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 39,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,107 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,935 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,831 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,573 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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R146 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 25,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R146 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R146 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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